KQ2 Summary

• What is the ultimate evidence of the League of Nations' failure?

  Another significant war broke out
• What was the first aim of the League of Nations?

  To discourage aggression from nations
• How did the League of Nations aim to maintain peace?

  By encouraging cooperation in trade and improving living conditions
• What principle is based on Article 10 of the League's covenant?

  Collective security
• Why did the League of Nations not have its own army?

  It relied on member states for protection
• Who were the three high-profile absences from the League of Nations at its founding?

  Germany, USSR, and USA
• Why was Germany initially not allowed to join the League of Nations?

  Due to its actions in World War I
• When was Germany allowed to join the League of Nations?

  1926
• Why did the USSR not join the League of Nations initially?

  It was prevented and did not wish to join
• When did the USSR join the League of Nations?

  1934
• Why did the USA not join the League of Nations?

  Significant opposition to international involvement
• Who proposed the idea of the League of Nations?

  President Wilson
• What was the League of Nations' structure composed of?

  The Council, Assembly, and Permanent Court of Justice
• How often did the Council of the League of Nations meet?

  Three times a year
• Who were the permanent members of the League's Council?

  The victorious Allied countries from WWI
• What special power did permanent members of the Council have?

  They could veto any decision
• How often did the Assembly of the League of Nations meet?

  Once a year
• What was a flaw in the Assembly's decision-making process?

  Decisions required unanimous votes
• What was the role of the Permanent Court of Justice?

  To settle disputes between countries
• What was a limitation of the Permanent Court of Justice?

  It had no way to enforce rulings
• What types of sanctions could the League of Nations impose?

  Economic and military sanctions
• What was the highest form of action the League could take?

  Declaration of war
• What was a significant challenge for the League of Nations?

  It lacked its own military force
• What was one of the League's successes in the 1920s?

  Resolving minor disputes effectively
• What was the outcome of the Greek invasion of Bulgaria?

  The League ordered Greece to withdraw
• What was the League's role in the Upper Silesia dispute?

  It organized a plebiscite to resolve it
• How did the League of Nations improve living conditions?

  By establishing various social programs
• What was the purpose of the Refugees Commission?

  To handle the return of displaced individuals
• What was the Nansen passport?

  A travel document for displaced individuals
• How many people were returned home safely due to the League's efforts?

  About 400,000
• What did the International Labour Organization aim to establish?

  Trade union rights and working hours
• What was one recommendation made by the International Labour Organization?

  A 48-hour working week
• What substance did the League successfully ban in paint?

  White lead
• What is the Nansen passport?

  A legal travel document for displaced individuals
• Who benefits from the Nansen passport?

  Individuals displaced by war without documents
• How many people were returned home due to the Nansen passport initiative?

  About 400,000 people
• What organization does the Ignatians work with for labor rights?

  The International Labour Organization
• What is the recommended maximum working week by the International Labour Organization?

  A 48-hour working week
• Why did some members refuse to adopt the 48-hour working week recommendation?

  It was considered too expensive
• How did banning white lead improve working conditions?

  It reduced exposure to a poisonous substance